Episode 01- Meet Katie and Aubrey: Stories Behind the Wheel

In this first full episode of Driving Education, get to know Alabama's 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year — Katie Collins and Aubrey Bennett — as they share their journeys, inspirations, and classroom philosophies.

From elementary to high school, from two different large school districts, Katie and Aubrey open up about what drew them into teaching, what keeps them inspired, and how they're working to amplify the voices of educators across Alabama.

They talk about the power of connection, the importance of being "known" in the classroom, and the shared mission that drives all teachers — helping students grow, belong, and thrive.

Join the conversation, laugh along, and find hope in the real, unfiltered stories of two teachers who believe in the heart and future of education.

Let's keep driving education forward — together.